How do you make a deck gate not sag?

• <div><p>You can use a few different tactics to prevent your deck gate from sagging. Aside from using strong, rot-resistant woods, introducing a diagonal element—such as a tension rod or solid piece of wood to act as a brace—across the gate will offer better support. You can also use rigid joists to prevent the gate from sagging.</p></div>

Is PVC decking slippery when wet?

• <div><p>PVC decking can get slippery when wet because it’s made from plastic. However, composite and wood decking can also be slippery when wet. It’s best to wear shoes with grippy soles when walking on a wet deck, no matter the material, and to be extra cautious not to slip and fall down. </p></div>

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Q: Is it less expensive to repair or replace a deck?

• <div><p>In most cases, repairing a deck costs much less than replacing it. Deck repairs cost around $2,000 on average, while the cost of deck replacement is at least $7,900. Repairing involves fixing issues like loose boards or small cracks, which requires less material and labor. If the deck has extensive damage, though, the cost of repairs can add up quickly, and it may be more cost-effective to replace the deck entirely.</p></div>

Q: How far do you hang a porch swing from the wall?

• <div><p>We recommend hanging a porch swing at least 2.5 to 3 feet from the wall and about 17 inches above the ground to avoid damaging your home. You want enough clearance behind it and on each side of the porch swing to move around safely and avoid the chains rubbing against it.</p></div>

Q: Is PVC decking slippery when wet?

• <div><p>PVC decking can get slippery when wet because it&rsquo;s made from plastic. However, composite and wood decking can also be slippery when wet. It&rsquo;s best to wear shoes with grippy soles when walking on a wet deck, no matter the material, and to be extra cautious not to slip and fall down. </p></div>

Q: Should deck skirting touch the ground?

• <div><p>Deck skirting shouldn&rsquo;t touch the ground, especially if you have a wood deck, which is vulnerable to moisture. Ideally, you should leave at least 3/4 of an inch of space between the deck skirting and the ground for more ventilation. Pros also recommend that you incorporate about 1 square foot of space for ventilation for the underside of the deck to every 150 square feet of decking. Proper ventilation prevents mold growth and rot that can damage your deck.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2025
My maintenance guy did an amazing job repairing my AC unit! He showed up quickly, diagnosed the problem right away, and had it running like new in no time. He was friendly, professional, and made sure I understood what was wrong and how he fixed it. Thanks to him, my home is cool and comfortable...
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Reviewed in June 2024
I can't say enough about the fantastic experience I had with US Associates when purchasing my above-ground pool. Their customer support team guided me every step of the way, ensuring I picked the perfect pool for my space. The delivery was swift, and setting up the pool was straightforward...
US Associates, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2024
I heard about Premier Fencing through a friend who was very happy with the work they received. My friend was not wrong. Kenny was so easy to deal with. He was kind, courteous and had great ideas for my deck that I hadnÃ¢Â Â t thought ofÃ¢Â Â¦and my deck came out beautiful. His prices were...
Premier Fencing of Sumter
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Reviewed in April 2023
Was waiting for another guy that my daughter had contacted to show up. Never showed up after a week of waiting. Did an online search and within minutes of sending my info, Rudy called and scheduled an appointment to give us an estimate. Did exactly what we wanted and cleaned up the yard and bush...
Rudy's Mowing & More
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Reviewed in July 2020
Company came out fairly quickly to provide a quote once I requested one unlike some businesses on here that either didn’t respond to my message or never showed up after speaking with them on the phone. It took them a little while to actually perform the work because of a lot of rain, but it was...
Brush & Roll Painting
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Reviewed in September 2017
The routine maintenance went as expected. Oil change and rotate tires. A few months later I needed to have a tire replaced. They offered a few options and I chose the one that best fit my needs. They had it installed in less than an hour. All in all I have had a great experience. One thing to...
Lugoff Toyota
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Reviewed in October 2012
It has been a terrible ordeal and I have had to call and send letters numerous times just to get some of the stuff done that they did do... Jimmy does not do any of the work himself and I doubt that some of the people he sent had any kind of license to do what they did... I know he did not...
Carolina Construction of Sumter
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Reviewed in June 2012
The craftsmanship and professionalism of the contractor was extroadinary and showed with the deck he built for us.
BP Builders of Sumter
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Reviewed in May 2011
first thing was the concrete had to be fix so waterworks recommend that i used NEW TECH concrete designs to do the work because the concrete was so bad in areas it was discolor and rough, have very bad cracks that needed to be fix along with cantilever bull-nose needed to be build back up...
WATERWORKS POOLS & SPAS
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Reviewed in April 2011
Everything went pretty good. They have been doing all of the maintenance on my vehicle. I also purchased my car from them. The service and quality of the work is very good.
Cale Yarborough Honda
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"I have rental properties and real estate homes, I cant get enough contractors to get out there to do the work so I have had him come and do work for me on these. He has done electrical, plumbing, and built in shelves, especially at the mobile park. It is hard to find contractors to do the work, but he is available, affordable, and worth the money. He put in more time to get the job done, he was timely and made sure the project got done."

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"I have rental properties and real estate homes, I cant get enough contractors to get out there to do the work so I have had him come and do work for me on these. He has done electrical, plumbing, and built in shelves, especially at the mobile park. It is hard to find contractors to do the work, but he is available, affordable, and worth the money. He put in more time to get the job done, he was timely and made sure the project got done."

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